XtraTime Web Desk: Indian cricket team created history on Monday as Virat Kohli’s side became the first Indian side to win a Test series on Australian soil after the rain hit fourth Test ended in a draw at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
The Men in Blue won the four-match Test series 2-1 as they came out victorious in Adelaide and Melbourne.
Just after Virat Kohli & Co’s historic win, cricketers, actors and politicians congratulated the team for their remarkable feat.
Tremendous win ..this is what one plays for .. enjoy every moment ..congratulations to every member of the team @imVkohli @BCCI
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) January 7, 2019
Congratulations #TeamIndia for this memorable win. Every cricket lover in India will be very proud of this one and a special effort by every member in the Team to ensure this result. pic.twitter.com/GLUaQgLt4S
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 7, 2019
Many congratulations #TeamIndia on this historic series win in Australia. It took a complete Team effort from every member of the side and it gives such an immense sense of satisfaction and joy to see what the boys have done on the field. Let’s cherish this special series win pic.twitter.com/QFj7oJg47i
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 7, 2019
Congratulations to @imVkohli & his Indian Team on winning their first ever series in Australia. They outplayed @CAComms in all departments. Very well deserved. #AUSvIND #pinktest https://t.co/UkEJcrzJ3I
— Glenn McGrath (@glennmcgrath11) January 7, 2019
Proud of you guys??????????..Well done Team India for winning the test series in Australia.. congratulations @cheteshwar1 for winning MOS u been a backbone of indian batting line up.. keep it up ??@BCCI bowling wise @Jaspritbumrah93 has been phenomenal..love ur work ⭐️?
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 7, 2019
The first ever Asian Team to win a Test Series in Australia. Congratulations #TeamIndia @BCCI . Every Indian is very proud of this historic win pic.twitter.com/0jpb2SugDS
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 7, 2019
When was the last time you did something for the first time? Historic 1st Test Series win for India in Australia! Superb effort by #TeamIndia ! It may have ended in rain but that’s not going to dampen the celebrations! Proud #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/xVN9OZtye5
— Suresh Raina?? (@ImRaina) January 7, 2019
Congratulations to @imVkohli and his team for reaching one of Indian cricket’s final frontiers and winning a test series in Australia for the first time. Gritty batting, marvellous fast bowling and a fine team effort has done us proud. Let’s make a habit of it! #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 7, 2019
Congratulations. Today, the Indian cricket team wins its first ever Test series in Australia. This is a historic achievement. We are proud of you
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) January 7, 2019